Poetry is finer and more philosophical than history; for poetry expresses the universal, and history only the particular – Aristotle

Bring your desires down to your present means. Increase them only when your increased means permit – Aristotle

He who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a god – Aristotle

The ideal man bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace, making the best of circumstances – Aristotle

Character may almost be called the most effective means of persuasion – Aristotle

A tragedy is a representation of an action that is whole and complete and of a certain magnitude. A whole is what has a beginning and middle and end – Aristotle